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L3 JNB

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,213 mi
Last recorded127,213 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 JNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 127,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 126,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Nov 2023 125,882 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,959 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 123,959 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,682 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,123 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall a video has been taken (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre side wall has significant damage

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,188 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,556 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,848 miles

All tyres have deep slices in treads.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,984 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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L3 JNB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 63,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L3 JNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L3 JNB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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